Project Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Carry out comprehensive assessments of legal documents, such as contracts, emails, memos, and more, to pinpoint essential information and evaluate its relevance to ongoing legal issues.

• Leverage analytical abilities and legal expertise to ensure precision and adherence to established protocols and guidelines.

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support teams to meet project goals.

• Organize and manage assessed documents using effective document management systems.

• Conduct focused legal research to assist in case development and strategy formulation.

• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to data protection regulations.

• Follow UnitedLex information security policies and comply with the ISO 27001 standard.

• Report any security issues, vulnerabilities, and breaches.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.

• Must be active and in good standing with the Bar Association in your relevant jurisdiction.

• Access to a home computer with a "broadband" internet connection.

• Familiarity with legal concepts, terminology, and procedures.

• Proficient in legal research, utilizing appropriate databases and resources.

• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.

• Knowledge of eDiscovery platforms and document review software (e.g., Relativity, Reveal, Logikcull, etc.).

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Teams, Word, and Excel.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

• Prior experience or a proven understanding of managing sensitive and confidential information.

• Highly organized, dependable, and skilled at managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to a group health plan (medical, dental, and vision) following a minimum qualification period.

• Three paid holidays annually (Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) after a minimum qualification period.

• Basic Life insurance after a minimum qualification period.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after a minimum qualification period.

• Overtime opportunities on select projects compensated at time and a half.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes coverage for employees and their household members.

• Flexible Schedule: 37.5 hours per week.

• Remote First philosophy.

• Training provided for new hires.

• Opportunity for promotion to a Full-Time Staff Attorney position.